Terra Melior

**Important Update**

This game has been renamed to it's official name "Surviving Ceres", which also has a tech demo on itch.io .  However, you can find the real game on steam.  I would appreciate the wish list, and you can try the demo on there for free.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810070/Surviving_Ceres/

Short Description

This game is a survival / colony simulation.  Its true form will only be determined through development and player feedback.  Check the current testing phase section for information regarding the latest build.

How To Play

This is a first person WASD style game.  The complete controls can be viewed from within the game in multiple places.

Testing Phase

**UPDATE**

The goal stays the same, but I have uploaded a new build containing the first pass with the terrain, weather, day / night, and material effects based on weather.  There are also a few other small changes and additions, but the main reason to push this build live is for feedback on the terrain and how it feels to build a base on this terrain.  Continue reading for more details about what you can do in this test phase.

Phase 6~!  Finale

For this phase we have the vast majority of mechanics and necessary systems to create the basic core game play loop.

As a tester your main goal is to simply eat a baked potato.

I know that sounds simple, but it will require you to engage in the majority of mechanics to reach.  You will need to unlock and build the farm to plan and grow potatoes.  To get seeds you will need to call in a supply rocket with seeds from earth using the mission control building, which also requires a landing pad to call in supply.  You will need a food processor and then you can cook and eat a baked potato.  

This will force you to gather, refine, and craft many machines and facilities.  There are many additional buildings you won't need but can build such as the pilgrim quarters, the manufacturer to craft gear, and many others.  From a mechanics viewpoint many things are similar, and reaching a baked potato will cover the vast majority of systems to be engaged.

This is the final version of this mechanical prototype.  The next step will be the first visual, sound, balance, and world design pass as we move from prototype to vertical slice.

Thank you for checking out this prototype and I hope you stay along for the ride.  I would love to hear the good the bad and all suggestions regarding the current build.

Games Vision

My current vision for the game, which may alter over time as we receive feedback and continue to develop the game is as follows:

You are a genetically enhanced human being, able to withstand greater levels of radiation and extreme environments.  You have been sent ahead alone to begin the process of Terra Forming a harsh alien planet and exploiting it for resources.

The game begins as a survival game, but evolves into a colony management sim in the mid game as you begin to improve the environment.  As the environment changes, new areas will open up and new threats will emerge.  With the help of colonist brought in from earth you will create a viable human colony and completely Terra Form a new earth.

About The Dev

My name is Ryan Saunders, and I am a full-time solo indie game developer.  Working as a solo developer I require player feedback at every stage of development.  I consider my players as part of my development team.  I hope you will give each build a try and provide feedback and suggestions.  Good or bad, I want to hear from you to help improve the game.  My intention is to continue working on the game while updating the itch.io client until a fully functional and polished demo is available on steam.

Please consider trying my most recent commercial game on steam "Game Dev Masters" or wish listing to show support.  There is a free demo available.

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